PM asks CBI to work without fear or favour

New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) Asking Central Bureau of
Investigation officials not to indulge in any kind of
witch-hunt, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday
said the probe agency should act without fear or favour and
bring all those guilty to book irrespective of their
positions.
The Prime Minister said the handling of high profile
cases constitutes a litmus test for CBI officers.
CBI investigations should be without vendetta, witch
hunt and harassment of the innocent, he said inaugurating the
new headquarters of the premier agency here.
"CBI should act without fear or favour and bring all
those to books who are guilty irrespective of their
positions. Whoever transgresses the law of the land, however
mighty, has to be brought to book," Singh said.
The Prime Minister said the CBI has set a benchmark
for other investigating agencies in the country to emulate but
there is room for improvement.
"Our government is committed to provide manpower,
finances and technology that this premier investigating agency
requires," he said.
The Prime Minister said the government has decided to
establish 71 additional special courts for CBI of which 64
have been sanctioned but only 16 are operational.
Singh said over the years the CBI has evolved as the
premier investigating agency of the country and there is a
loud clamour for investigations to be handed over to the CBI.
He described the Rs 186 crore impressive structure as
a state-of-the-art and green building.
"I am sure that this new building will provide all of
you a congenial and comfortable habitat," he said.